Edward Hopper: New York Corner
Cantor Arts Center11 AM - 5 PM; 11 AM- 8PM Thursdays; closed Tuesdays
Edward Hopper pioneered an American impressionism that captured the essence of streetside life in New York City during the early 20th century.…
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Warriors, Courtiers, and Saints: The Etchings of Jacques Callot
Cantor Arts Center11 AM - 5 PM; 11 AM- 8PM Thursdays; closed Tuesdays
During his brief career, Jacques Callot (France, 1592–1635) challenged the old assumption that printmakers were incapable of inventing original…
More Than your Selfie
NUMU MuseumWednesday 1pm-5pm Thursday 11am-8pm Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm
The selfie is an ancient medium of art that only recently has been trivialized. Rembrandt painted himself throughout his life, capturing the…
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Found/Made
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles12pm
Guest Curated by Roderick Kiracofe Found includes vintage quilts from Roderick Kiracofe's collection as well as pieces from the collection…
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Twice Heroes and More
Japanese American Museum of San Jose12pm - 4pm
In order to honor those who fought for America, even as their own families were interned during WWII, San Francisco photographer and writer…
LAHM Exhibit Submissions Call
Los Altos History Museum9 am - 5 pm
The Los Altos History Museum is looking for your stories and photos for its new exhibition, Spirits Return – Cultural Traditions Keeping Memories…
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Piranesi's Paestum: Master Drawings Uncovered
Cantor Arts Center11 AM - 5 PM; 11 AM- 8PM Thursdays; closed Tuesdays
The exhibition presents 15 stunning drawings by the celebrated Italian printmaker, Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778). Regarded as landmarks…
Empathy
Cantor Arts CenterOpen: Wed-Mon, 11 am-5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm, Closed Tues
August 12, 2015 to January 25, 2016 "Empathy" entered the English language via aesthetics and psychology in the late 19th century. Today, empathy…
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Shifting Currents: Highlights from the 20th-Century Chinese Collection
Cantor Arts CenterWed-Mon, 11 am -5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm, Closed Tues
The Cantor's Asian collection features works in a variety of media. With especially strong holdings of Chineseand Japanese art, the collection…
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Drama of Heaven and Earth: The Theatrical Traditions of Japan
Cantor Arts CenterWed-Mon, 11 am -5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm, Closed Tues
During medieval and early-modern times, the Japanese theatrical art of Noh developed from a form of popular performance to the solemn, abstract…
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Artists at Work
Cantor Arts CenterWed-Mon, 11 am-5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm, Closed Tues
This major exhibition will include some 100 European and American prints, drawings, and photographs drawn from the Cantor’s rich collection.…
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Public Works: Artists Interventions 1970-Now
Mills College Art Museum11am to 4pm
Public Works: Artists Interventions 1970-Now Exhibition on view: September 16-December 13, 2015 Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 16,…
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Word as Image: Highlights from the Marmor Collection
Cantor Arts CenterOpen: Wed-Mon, 11 am-5 pm, Thurs until 8 pm, Closed Tues
While artists throughout history have integrated words into their works, modern and contemporary artists have given them a significant position…
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Radical Presence: Black Performance in Contemporary Art
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)Wed & Sun Noon - 6 PM, Thu-Sat Noon - 8 PM, Free First Tuesday of every month from Noon - 8 PM
YBCA is thrilled to be the only West Coast venue for Radical Presence: Black Performance in Contemporary Art, the first comprehensive survey…
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Picturing Sound, Creating Mood
Asian Art Museum10:00am-5:00pm
Indian paintings rotation third floor (Gallery 5)
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Ancient Luxury and the Roman Silver Treasure from Berthouville
Legion of Honor9:30 am to 5:15 pm, closed Mondays and select holidays
In 1830, a French famer plowing his field near the village of Berthouville, in rural Normandy, accidentally discovered a hoard of spectacular…
Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings
Asian Art Museum10:00am-5:00pm Closed on Mondays
The Asian Art Museum presents 20 masterpieces of Chinese paintings from 14th to 18th centuries, representing the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.…
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Stranded! Tropical Island Survival
Conservatory of Flowers10am-4pm
When that three-hour boat tour goes horribly wrong on your island vacation in paradise, a plant might just save your life. Many a famous castaway…
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Operation Babylift: Perspectives & Legacies
Presidio Officers' Club10AM - 6PM; Closed Mondays
Operation Babylift: Perspectives and Legacies explores the diverse experiences and lasting impacts of a dramatic airlift that removed more than…
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Fatal Laughs: The Art of Robert Arneson
Cantor Arts Center11 AM-5 PM, Thurs until 8 PM, CLOSED TUESDAY
Robert Arneson revolutionized the medium of clay, transforming it from a “craft” medium into “fine art.” Over a career of more than…
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